Girl Name · Latin Origin
Amity
Amity — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Friendship", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Amada is on your shortlist, Amity belongs in the same conversation.
Amity meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Friendship
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Amity to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Amity as A·M·I·T·Y, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Amity is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Amity variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Amitya, Amitye, Amityy, Amit.
- Nicknames: Ami and A.
- Middle names: Pair Amity with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Amity middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Amada, Amado, Amadeo, Amedeo, Amit — full picks on the sibling names for Amity guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Amity? Browse our names like Amity guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Amity
What does the name Amity mean?
Amity means "Friendship" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Amity?
Amity originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Amity?
Amity has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Amity a boy's or girl's name?
Amity is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Amity in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Amity sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Amity?
Names that share Amity's sound and style include Amada, Amado, Amadeo, Amedeo, Amit.
What middle names pair well with Amity?
Good middle-name fits for Amity pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Amity is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Amity is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Amity?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amity share its rhythm without rhyming — Amada, Amado, Amadeo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.